Vegan vegetarian burgers

London (CNN Business)KFC is jumping on the meat-free bandwagon, launching a vegan version of its signature crispy chicken burger in the United Kingdom. The fast food chain is calling its first plant-based offering "The Imposter." The burger, which uses a Quorn fillet and vegan mayo, will be sold at select restaurants for four weeks starting June 17. Quorn is a meat substitute that gets its protein content from a fermented fungus. KFC describes the burger as "a triumph of deception." Even Tyson is getting in on the plant-based meat craze. But it's not what you think KFC is the latest in a series of restaurant chains and food producers to attempt to capitalize on the public's growing appetite for meat alternatives. KFC are testing a vegan item known as the "Imposter Burger." Earlier this week, Burger King announced that they were expanding distribution of their popular meat-free burger Impossible Whopper to 100 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read More … [Read more...] about KFC is launching a vegan chicken burger in the UK

If there's one thing that no-one should ever have to miss out on, it's the finger-lickin'ly good taste of KFC's iconic Original Recipe. Sadly it's something that vegans have had to go without.... until now. The famous fast food giant has confirmed that they will soon be launching it's first ever vegan burger. The fab creation is just like it's meat-filled counterpart but with a Quorn fillet substituted in for the chicken - and it's still coated in the Colonel's Original Recipe herbs and spices. It's the first time KFC's spice mixture has been used on something that isn't chicken, according to The Mirror. Dubbed the Imposter burger, KFC's new addition gets its name from the idea that it replicates the brand's classic Original Recipe burger, but without any animal products, with KFC calling it "triumph of deception". Sadly, the game-changing new burger won't be as widely available as the rest of KFC's wares, with the fast food chain choosing to trial it at first for four weeks in … [Read more...] about KFC announced new vegan chicken burger

After the success of the Greggs sausage roll this year, KFC is the latest chain to jump on board the vegan train with its latest offering. They have developed a Quorn burger - called 'the Imposter' - in a classic bun, served with lettuce and vegan mayo. KFC have called it a "triumph of deception" as they replicate the Original Recipe burger, but without any animal products. Like KFC's other offerings, the Imposter burger is prepared in their secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices - the first time the recipe has been used on something other than chicken. The burger is being trialled in stores from June 17 to July 15, before the company decides whether to roll it out nationally or not. After the initial trial they will be testing out another veggie option called the 'Souther Fritter Stacker' which is a mixture of crispy vegetables served as a wrap or with rice. 'Colonel would be proud' Victoria Robertson, Chief Vegetable Enthusiast at KFC UK & Ireland, said: “We know… … [Read more...] about KFC to launch vegan chicken burger

KFC has revealed it is trialling a vegan burger in several restaurants across Bristol . The fast food retailer says the new Imposter burger will deliver the taste and crunch KFC is renowned for. The chicken breast fillet will be replaced with a Quorn fillet, coated in herbs and spices and topped with fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy vegan mayo. Customers can get their hands on KFC’s new vegan burger from Monday (June 17) for four weeks in restaurants across Bristol, London and the Midlands. A new vegetarian creation is also being trialled from July 15 in the same locations. The Southern Fritter Stacker will be available as a burger, as well as a wrap and ricebox. Tony Davison, head of global foodservice and QSR at Quorn, commented: “We have no doubt that KFC fans are going to love the modern take on a finger lickin’ favourite.” Dawn Carr, director of vegan corporate projects at PETA, added: "We're confident it will be a huge hit with the skyrocketing … [Read more...] about New KFC vegan and vegetarian burgers coming to Bristol

For too long, vegans have been denied the epic taste of KFC ’s iconic Original Recipe. But now a bold new era is upon us, as KFC have confirmed that they will soon be launching their first ever vegan burger. The famous fried chicken brand have finally taken the unprecedented step of releasing a fully vegan chicken burger - complete with the brand's iconic Original Recipe crispy coating. Instead of their customary chicken, the fillet is instead replaced with a bespoke Quorn fillet, coated in the Colonel’s Original Recipe herbs and spices, plus lettuce and vegan mayo, all housed in a soft glazed bun. Dubbed the Imposter burger, KFC's new addition gets its name from the idea that it replicates the brand's classic Original Recipe burger, but without any animal products, with KFC calling it "triumph of deception". The Quorn fillet also marks the first time ever that the secret recipe crispy coating has been used on anything other than chicken. Sadly, the game-changing new … [Read more...] about KFC is launching a vegan chicken burger